Parmalee

The most snubbed group at the 2024 CMAs is representative of a larger problem with this format of prize-giving.

Including the singer who never got justice.

Among the surprises: A first-time nominee who also notched an Entertainer of the Year nod! Among the snubs: One of country music's leading ladies.

Parmalee's love songs have done well at country radio. Now, they're ready to take the next step forward.

"We're living the snubbed life," singer Matt Thomas tells Taste of Country, with a hint of resignation in his voice.

Tyler Hubbard and Parmalee are opening the show.

Typically we focus on snubs and surprises after the CMA nominations are revealed, but there was really only one surprise.

They've definitely found their musical groove.

The fun kicks off in early February.

A lot of heavy hitters -- and a couple of surprise successes -- dominated the country radio airwaves in 2022.